Element Solutions Executive Chairman Sir Martin Franklin to retire; Ian Ashken named Non-Executive Chairman

Element Solutions Inc

Sir Martin E. Franklin will not seek reelection and retire from the Board at the 2026 annual meeting (May 4, 2026).
Ian G.H. Ashken, founding director and Chair of Nominating & Policies Committee, appointed Non-Executive Chairman, effective May 4.
Board size reduced from eight to seven directors upon Franklin's retirement.
Franklin will remain a substantial shareholder and counselor to CEO Ben Gliklich; no disagreements cited.

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